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Scary Spirits Podcast

Scary Spirits Podcast

By: Gregory Wallace and Karen Hudson
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Welcome to the Scary Spirits Podcast, where we explore the spine-tingling world of horror movies and pair them with delicious, themed cocktails! Each episode, our hosts will delve into a classic horror film, breaking down its scares and thrills, and analyzing its impact on the genre. But that’s not all – we’ll also be crafting a delicious cocktail inspired by the movie’s themes and characters. Whether you’re a horror movie buff or a cocktail connoisseur, the “Scary Spirits Podcast” has something for you. Join us as we explore the dark and spooky world of horror movies, and sip on a carefully crafted cocktail to set the mood. From the classic to the obscure, we’ll cover it all – and make sure you have a drink in hand to calm your nerves. So grab your shaker, dim the lights, and settle in for a night of “Scary Spirits”.© 2021-2025 Gregory Wallace & Karen Hudson - Scary Spirits Podcast Art
Episodes
  • Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) SSP269

    Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) SSP269
    Jun 24 2026
    Hear ye, devoted listeners of the macabre and the spirited alike! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we mark the anniversary of a most curious and thrilling motion picture: the 2012 horror spectacle, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, first unleashed upon audiences on June 22nd. Join your esteemed hosts, Karen and Greg, as they discourse upon this audacious tale—where history and horror are bound together in a most unnatural union. With both wit and keen observation, they examine the legend of a president who wages a secret war against the creatures of the night. To accompany this evening’s proceedings, a specially crafted libation—“The Lincoln” cocktail—shall be raised, offering a bold and fitting tribute to the film’s dark and daring spirit. Whether you are a devotee of vampire films, alternative history horror, or cinematic curiosities, this episode promises lively conversation, chilling insights, and a toast worthy of remembrance. Tune in to the Scary Spirits Podcast—where horror and cocktails meet in perfect union. The Lincoln Cocktail Recipe • 2 oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels• 1/4 oz ruby port syrup• 2 dashes Angostura® bitters• 1 dash orange bitters• orange twist garnish Instructions Add all ingredients into a mixing glass.Stir over ice.Strain into a rocks glass.Garnish with an orange twist. Source: angelsenvy.com A Brief Synopsis: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter reimagines the 16th US president as a secret slayer who discovers that vampires are secretly controlling the American slave trade. After a vampire murders his mother, Lincoln dedicates his life to the axe. ultimately fighting the undead not just for revenge, but to win the Civil War. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us a brief description of the novel the film is based on.We learn that Nancy Lincoln died of milk sickness.Judas was paid in silver when he betrayed Jesus, creating the vampire lore about silver.Mary Todd and Stephen Douglas did in fact date.Dr. Karen tells us all about sunscreen. It wasn’t available until 1932.Greg works in a reference to the band Kiss. Our rating of the film: This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Werewolf (1956) – SSP268

    The Werewolf (1956) – SSP268
    Jun 17 2026
    Gather close, dear listeners…and heed the warning in my voice, for such tales are not spun without consequence. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we mark the fateful anniversary of the 1956 horror classic The Werewolf, first unveiled to unsuspecting audiences on June 13th—a night when shadows grew longer, and mankind’s fragile hold over the beast within was tested. Join your guides, Karen and Greg, as they walk the haunted path of this classic werewolf film, exploring its eerie atmosphere, tragic transformation, and the age-old curse that binds man to monster. But beware…their journey is not taken empty-handed. As the moon rises, they partake in a hauntingly crafted “Wolfsbane Serum” cocktail, a potion inspired by ancient remedies whispered among villagers and seers—said to ward off the beast…or perhaps awaken it. Sip along if you dare, as they unravel the film’s chilling legacy, its place in vintage horror cinema, and the enduring fascination with werewolf mythology that still grips us today. For remember, my friends…when the wolfbane blooms and the moon is full, even the most innocent soul may not escape the call. Listen now…before the curse finds you. Wolfsbane Serum Cocktail • 1 1/2 oz creme de violette• 1/4 oz lime juice• club soda Instructions: In a mixing glass combine Creme de Violette and lime juice over ice.Stir.Strain into glass filled with fresh ice.Top with club soda.Garnish with lime if desired. Source: 2geekswhoeat.com A Brief Synopsis: A mild mannered amnesiac named Duncan Marsh is transformed into a murderous beast after two rogue doctors inject him with an experimental radiation serum following a car crash. On the run in a snowy mountain town he struggles with his violent uncontrollable transformations. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us a brief history of the jukebox.Dr. Karen tells us about amnesia.We get a history of the megaphone.We learn a shocking fact about Greg! Our rating of the film: This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Frighteners (1996) – SSP267

    The Frighteners (1996) – SSP267
    Jun 10 2026
    In celebration of the June 9th birthday of the incomparable Michael J. Fox, your fearless hosts Karen and Greg travel back to 1996 to dissect Peter Jackson’s supernatural cult classic, The Frighteners. That’s right—ghosts, grim reapers, and paranormal chaos are converging in one electrifying episode! But hold onto your temporal displacement device—this isn’t just a movie review. Oh no! While unraveling the eerie mysteries and dark humor of The Frighteners, Karen and Greg concoct a delightfully deadly, themed cocktail: the “Grim Reaper.” A perfectly spirited companion as they explore psychic abilities, spectral con artists, and the thin line between the living and the dead. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Michael J. Fox, a lover of 90s horror films, or fascinated by supernatural thrillers and cult classics, this episode is guaranteed to generate 1.21 gigawatts of spooky entertainment! So don’t be a slacker—tune in, pour yourself a drink, and join us as we venture into the ghostly unknown! Grim Reaper Margarita • 4 oz gold tequila• 2 oz raspberry liqueur• 2 oz sweet and sour mix• 2 oz grenadine• 2 tsp gold luster dust• 4 oz Sprint• 2 fresh pineapple wedges• 2 maraschino cherries• fresh pineapple leaves Instructions: Add the gold tequila, raspberry liqueur, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, and gold luster dust into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.Shake well for 15-30 seconds to combine.Strain into two 8-oz glasses filled with ice.Top up with Sprite and gently stir.Garnish each glass with a wedge of pineapple, a couple of pineapple leaves, and a maraschino cherry Source: thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk A Brief Synopsis: Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his “special” gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where he lives. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: We learn about the French beret.Lots of information about hypothermia and frostbiteDr. Karen also tells us about the difference between cryogenics and cryonics. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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